The Sixth Prince has a decisive character that doesn’t tolerate nonsense, fears no offense, and is impartial. This is the true reason why the Emperor trusts him and lets him handle all affairs.

The Sixth Prince now carries multiple roles with immense authority, which rivals the former Second Prince and Eldest Prince. Yet, no officials around him engage in factionalism.

The Emperor never doubted him, and his talents are unquestioned by everyone. From the Emperor to his ministers, it is believed that this Sixth Prince will certainly be an outstanding Prince in the future.

Now the Emperor, due to the strength given by Yin Shuangshuang before she left, is exceptionally healthy, far from death.

At this moment, any son who might threaten his throne will cause the Emperor, who has experienced the Eldest Prince’s rebellion and power struggles among his sons, to be alert and very cautious.

As the Emperor’s sons, who wouldn’t aspire to the supreme position? Presently, the Emperor’s sons are blossoming everywhere, all very outstanding.

If you don’t stand out, that position is undeniably out of reach. But standing out invites the Emperor’s suspicion. Over the years, among the grown sons, only the Sixth Prince remains remarkable yet unobtrusive.

For a Prince who keeps such an excellent handle on the distance and trust with the Emperor, it’s hard to believe his heart’s desire is merely to be a great Prince, Yin Shuangshuang absolutely doesn’t believe it.

Yet whether the Sixth Prince harbors ambition or not is irrelevant to Yin Shuangshuang. If he remains intelligent like this, being the next Emperor wouldn’t be bad.

Anyone can pretend, but the genuine likes and dislikes in matters cannot be sustained endlessly. This Sixth Prince is strategic and tolerant, but indeed his character doesn’t tolerate nonsense.

An Emperor like this is better than a Prince of questionable moral standing or indulging in pleasure after ascending the throne.

Although Yin Shuangshuang’s status is worlds apart from the Sixth Prince now, being the Emperor’s confidante, her position is not determined by official rank.

The Sixth Prince completely lacks airs towards Yin Shuangshuang, chatting casually yet never discussing any affairs of state.

His words never carry any intention to ally, yet inadvertently leave a good impression. After mere casual chatting, Yin Shuangshuang can’t help but marvel that this Sixth Prince is indeed extraordinary.

The Sixth Prince didn’t speak of the matter of being pursued by aristocratic family, and Yin Shuangshuang knew better than to ask, simply choosing random topics to chat with the Sixth Prince, waiting for the assassins pursuing him to arrive.

The wait wasn’t long before the boat shook again, the clash of weapons kept sounding; apart from that, there wasn’t a trace of any other sound, a suffocating type of silence spread through the air.

The Sixth Prince, feeling no more inclination for conversation, furrowed his brow, his gaze repeatedly falling outside the door, having personally experienced how relentless these Death Warriors were, leaving him unable to rest easy.

In a moment, he noticed Yin Shuangshuang sitting firmly beside him, body swaying slightly with the cabin, yet she maintained a calm face without a hint of fear or panic.

Behind Yin Shuangshuang, Luo Linlang was equally calm as she massaged Yin Shuangshuang’s temples, alleviating the discomfort caused by the boat’s sudden shake.

The calm demeanor of the pair settled the Sixth Prince’s mind quickly; as a man of fortitude, how could he not be as composed as the two women?

The Sixth Prince looked at Yin Shuangshuang with admiration: "Mr. Yin indeed does not change color even if Mt. Tai collapses in front; it seems I am truly timid."

Yin Shuangshuang smiled, pouring a cup of herbal tea for the Sixth Prince: "I have become accustomed to assassination attempts, so naturally, it does not matter. This is herbal tea with calming effects; Sixth Prince might as well have a cup."

Only then did the Sixth Prince recall that although Yin Shuangshuang wasn’t in the Capital City these years, she helped offer considerable advice to Father Emperor. Nowadays, the aristocratic family is rendered half-crippled thanks to Yin Shuangshuang’s strategies.

Given such deep-seated hatred, it would be odd if Yin Shuangshuang’s side didn’t have the aristocratic family’s assassins and Death Warriors seeking to kill her.

Thinking like this, the Sixth Prince casually picked up the herbal tea, taking a sip, his face instantly stiffening as he held the herbal tea in his mouth unsure whether to spit or swallow due to its extreme bitterness!

He had just watched Yin Shuangshuang down a cup without concern, thinking it wasn’t bitter. Little did he know, it was like brewed yellow lian once he tasted it.

With difficulty, he gritted his teeth to swallow the herbal tea, the bitterness contorting his handsome face. He placed the tea cup on the table, using his fingers to push it away, determined not to drink it again.

Yin Shuangshuang herself found her taste buds increasingly dull, so she really didn’t find the herbal tea particularly bitter. Seeing the Sixth Prince’s face nearly twisted in pain, she realized he likely wasn’t accustomed to its bitterness.

With some apology, she said: "I’m truly sorry, this herbal tea is too bitter; presumably the Sixth Prince isn’t used to it. Linlang, please bring the Sixth Prince another kind of tea."

After giving instructions, she nudged the fruit platter on the table: "If the bitterness lingers, eat some fruit to relieve it."

The Sixth Prince had no hesitation, now so bitter that he couldn’t open his mouth, grasped an apple and took a bite.

The sounds of fighting outside had ceased, the sound of hurried footsteps started echoing, and soon, Yan Yi and Ying Yi, both covered in blood, entered the room.

Yan Yi’s face still carried traces of reluctance: "Sir, the assassins outside have been executed. Initially, I wanted to capture a few alive, but these assassins were too relentless, fighting with abandon like beasts, brave though not fearing death. Brothers dared not hold back, so they all ended up dead." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Yin Shuangshuang wasn’t surprised. Death Warriors are called such because they never stop until death while completing tasks, nor would they surrender alive.

Yin Shuangshuang rubbed her forehead, feeling extremely frustrated. This aristocratic family is truly hateful; these Death Warriors are practically no longer human but machines pre-programmed with tasks.

Death Warriors are brainwashed harshly by aristocratic families since childhood, growing up to have no feelings besides task execution, essentially living dead!

The methods used by the Royal Family to train people are incredibly rigorous, exhausting enough to kill, yet ultimately, they only have Hidden Guards and not Death Warriors, showing how cruel and inhumane the aristocratic families’ methods are.

The Sixth Prince wasn’t confronting Death Warriors for the first time, aware of this outcome, and not surprised.

Once the Sixth Prince’s danger was resolved, Yin Shuangshuang’s vessel moved alongside his for two more days before saying farewell and departing. From start to finish, Yin Shuangshuang never questioned the purpose of the Sixth Prince coming here.

Though she is a confidante to the Emperor, probing into the Emperor’s actions remains taboo, as no King wishes to be exposed defenseless before his subjects.

Yet, although she didn’t inquire, Yin Shuangshuang could speculate that recently the Sixth Prince visited places precisely at the headquarters of the great Lin Family aristocratic house.